BANJARMASIN, OCTOBER 28, 2024. The intense competition among schools in the AXIS Nation Cup 2024 has finally resulted in a winner from the regional round in Kalimantan. This group-stage tournament narrowed down the contenders, bringing together the best schools to compete in Banjarmasin on October 25-26, 2024. As a result, the futsal team from SMK Medika Samarinda claimed victory in the regional finals, securing a ticket in the grand final at the Indonesia Arena, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, on November 16, 2024.
The regional finals featured 5 futsal teams representing different cities, including SMKN 3 Banjarmasin, SMAN 2 Sampit, SMAN 1 Penajam Paser Utara, SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pontianak, and SMK Medika Samarinda. These teams competed fiercely, having already surpassed around 200 other schools from Balikpapan, Samarinda, Pontianak, Palangkaraya, and Banjarmasin, showing their skills and unwavering spirit in pursuit of the championship title.
Sarroso Dwi Panggah, Caretaker for XL Axiata Kalimantan Area, stated, “We congratulate all the schools that progressed to the regional round, especially the team from SMK Medika Samarinda for winning their ticket to the Grand Final in Jakarta. We are proud to see their fighting spirit and are committed to maintaining our support for outstanding youth through this tournament.”
Sarroso added that the AXIS Nation Cup is more than just a tournament, it serves as a platform for nurturing young talent in Indonesia. Through this largest futsal tournament at the high school level, XL Axiata, through AXIS, aims to actively promote sports achievements among students while strengthening the AXIS brand positioning among young people, particularly on the island of Kalimantan.
Nationally, the AXIS Nation Cup 2024 involves participation from 1,650 schools across 40 cities, with total prizes amounting to Rp 870 million. In addition to cash prizes, the five best players will receive an exclusive opportunity for specialized training as part of their development program.
In addition to the futsal tournament, the AXIS National Cup also features other supporting competitions such as dance competitions, supporter competitions, and digital challenges. All of the participants will go through a tight selection process to choose the 6 best teams in every category which will have the chance to win cash prizes, trophies, and certificates of achievement.
With the high spirits of the participating teams, the AXIS Nation Cup 2024 is expected to be a platform that inspires and hone the skills of the younger generation in the world of sports.